Is Hydrogenated Tallowalkonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Tallowalkonium Chloride has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Hydrogenated Tallowalkonium Chloride
Also known as: EINECS 263-081-3, Benzyl(hydrogenated tallow alkyl)dimethyl ammonium chlorides
INCI: HYDROGENATED TALLOWALKONIUM CHLORIDE
Hydrogenated Tallowalkonium Chloride (CAS 61789-72-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antistatic agent, surfactant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antistatic agent, surfactant
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — not restricted under 21 CFR 700
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydrogenated Tallowalkonium Chloride.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Preservative
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hydrogenated Tallowalkonium Chloride.
Known Synonyms
EINECS 263-081-3
Benzyl(hydrogenated tallow alkyl)dimethyl ammonium chlorides
Chemical Function
Preservative
Anti-static agent
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydrogenated Tallowalkonium Chloride allowed in the EU?
Hydrogenated Tallowalkonium Chloride EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydrogenated Tallowalkonium Chloride do in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Tallowalkonium Chloride functions as: Antistatic agent, surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61789-72-8.
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